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Radio Sweden News May 15, 2003
Sweden Demands Explanation from Israel for Expelling 61 Year Old Librarian
Thursday, 2003-05-15
Sweden is demanding an explanation from the Israeli government for imprisoning and then expelling a Swedish woman working on a Palestinian children s book project.[Radio Sweden News]
Controversial Stockholm Congestion Charges Presented
Thursday, 2003-05-15
The three parties ruling Stockholm City Hall have presented their controversial proposal to impose tolls, or congestion charges, on all traffic entering or leaving the city. [Radio Sweden News]
Lay-offs at State Railways Despite Extra Subsidy
Thursday, 2003-05-15
Sweden s troubled state-owned railway operator SJ said Wednesday it will lay off 700 employees, about 19 percent of its workforce. [Radio Sweden News]
H&M Growth Fails to Impress, IKEA Expands in China
Thursday, 2003-05-15
Sweden s Hennes & Mauritz has disappointed markets for the third month in a row, with lower-than-forecast monthly sales grow. [Radio Sweden News]
Danish Co-op Removes Sandals With Jesus Images from Shelves
Thursday, 2003-05-15
A Danish supermarket chain has decided to remove plastic sandals bearing images of Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary, after criticism from religious groups. [Radio Sweden News] | 
